House Sponsors: SCHOENBERG-LANG-ERWIN-GARRETT. Short description: FREEDOM OF CHOICE-PREGNCY TERM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Freedom of Choice Act and amends the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975. Establishes a State policy recognizing a woman's reproductive rights. Prohibits State agencies and units of local government (including home rule units) from restricting a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability or at any time if medically necessary. Repeals a Section declaring that the General Assembly would prohibit all abortions unless necessary for the preservation of a woman's life if Roe v. Wade is overruled or significantly modified. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Public Health) There would be no fiscal impact on this Department. FISCAL NOTE (State Police) There would be no fiscal impact on this Department. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) There would be no fiscal impact on this Department. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB72 does pre-empt home rule authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status